Current local time in Kota Baharu, Malaysia
The live clock above shows the time in Kota Baharu. Kota Baharu is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone, UTC+8 right now.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kelantan |
| Population | about 392,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.12° N, 102.23° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala Lumpur |
| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kota Baharu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:15 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:58 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kota Baharu at about 1:20 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 71 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kota Baharu sits at 102.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Kota Baharu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kota Baharu |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kota Baharu |
|---|---|---|
| Yala, Thailand | 115 km (71 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kuala Terengganu | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Sungai Petani | 201 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Alor Setar | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Ipoh | 213 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Butterworth | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Hat Yai, Thailand | 217 km (135 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Taiping | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Malaysia
- George Town
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kelang
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Kuching
- Kota Kinabalu
- Shah Alam
- Butterworth
- Sandakan
- Seremban
- Kuantan
- Kuala Terengganu
- Tawau
- Sungai Petani
- Alor Setar
- Taiping
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kota Baharu in?
Kota Baharu is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Kota Baharu have daylight saving time?
Kota Baharu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Why isn't noon in Kota Baharu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kota Baharu's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 71 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).